The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 19,800
€ 20,300
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf Plus 1.6 is 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
69.5
77
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
165.5
165.5 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
2972 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.57 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
29.43 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
450 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
144 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
144 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
